Easy Candied Orange Peel
Enjoy making Easy Candied Orange Peel with just a few ingredients! A delightful treat perfect for snacking or gifting—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh unwaxed oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Spices (cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves) for added flavor
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the oranges and peel them carefully to remove the bright orange skin without the white pith. Slice into thin strips.
- Place the sliced peels in cold water; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and repeat 2-3 times to reduce bitterness.
- In a pot, combine water and sugar; bring to a gentle boil until sugar dissolves completely. Add salt, vanilla extract, or spices if desired.
- Add the boiled peels to the syrup. Cook over low heat for about 45 minutes until the peels are translucent and syrup thickens.
- Transfer peels onto a cooling rack lined with parchment paper. Allow to dry for several hours until tacky but not wet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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